Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Science, Observation, Monitoring, and Technology

Objective

NOAA’s RESTORE Science Program supports long-term research, observation, and monitoring to sustain Gulf of America ecosystems, fisheries, and fishing industries by funding collaborative, co-produced science projects that inform natural resource management decisions. The program is funded through non-appropriated Deepwater Horizon settlement funds under the RESTORE Act of 2012.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Entity Type

Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education; not-for-profit institutions; for-profit organizations; local, state, and tribal government entities; and U.S. territories and federal agencies that possess the statutory authority to accept funding for this type of work. The lead applicant must be from a U.S.-based entity. Science Program funding opportunities may not be used to hire and fund the salaries of any permanent federal employees. Investigators are not required to be employed by an eligible entity that is based in one of the five Gulf States (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas).

Who Benefits

• Other

The five Gulf Coast states: Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

david.kidwell@noaa.gov
202-670-3440